Orange Pi
Orange Pi 5 Max
A strong single board computer for PC builders, leading with 16 GB.
77/100
16 GBRK3588ARM 64-bitARM Mali-G610Wi-Fi 6ERockchip RK3588
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Why we rate it
- H.265 decode
- 3.5 mm jack
- M.2 slot
- Above-average cores
- Below-average usb 3 ports
Score profile
Scored against the single board computers classWhere the Orange Pi 5 Max wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compute
CPURK3588
SoC modelRockchip RK3588
Cores8
ArchitectureARM 64-bit
Max clock2.4 GHz
Process8 nm
RAM16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5
GPUARM Mali-G610
NPU performance6
H.265 decodeYes
Max video output8
Ports
USB 3 ports1
USB 2 ports1
HDMI ports2
HDMI version2.1
Ethernet2.5
3.5 mm jackYes
Expansion and GPIO
M.2 slotYes
M.2 keyM
PCIe lanes exposed4
PCIe version3
Camera CSI ports1
Display DSI ports1
eMMC socketYes
Wireless and PoE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.3
Design
Form factor89
Length89 mm
Width57 mm
Software
Official OSOrange Pi OS, Ubuntu, Debian, Android 12
Linux supportYes
Android supportYes
More specs
WIFIYes
Cores8
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowOrange Pi 5 Max vs Generic Orange Pi 5 Max 16GB RAM LPDDR5 Development Board
Orange Pi 5 MaxOrange Pi 5 Max 16GB RAM LPDDR5 Development Board
| Orange PiOrange Pi 5 MaxThis page | GenericOrange Pi 5 Max 16GB RAM LPDDR5 Development Board | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 77 /100 | 77 /100 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| CPU | RK3588 | RK3588 |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU max clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| WIFI | Yes | Yes |
Who it's for
Is the Orange Pi 5 Max right for you?
Buy it if
Made for PC builders
PC builders who want a single board computer that delivers without fuss, and this one fits.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier single board computer is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
excellent
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Orange Pi 5 Max worth it?
For most buyers, yes. It scores 77/100 against other single board computers, a strong result where the class average is around 48.
What stands out on the Orange Pi 5 Max?
Its h.265 decode stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the iRasptek Starter Kit Raspberry Pi 5 16GB?
The iRasptek Starter Kit Raspberry Pi 5 16GB scores 58/100 versus this one at 77/100, so this is the stronger pick on the spec sheet.
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